Gavin. You have the power to take amazing photos in a way we can all learn and repeat in small studios without it feeling like rocket science. I learn countless cool techniques from you. congratulations! Thank you.
Hey Gavin, One can not be greatful enough to thank you for your effort to teach what what every serious amateur-photographer wants to learn and apply. You show how to get great results without a 20k Dollar gear , so we can copy what you showed in the video. You are my number one, when it comes to photography. Best regards from Germany
The only photographer who make complete educational work in Easy and practical way. Keeps the good work Gavin. Thanks to Adorama for bringing always such great content 😊❤
I've used the first set up for my headshot sessions for the last four months since viewing this video and they have improved tremendously. Thank you Gavin.
You are so genius ! I like all your tutorials because it’s si clear and easy to understand. And your voice is perfect, because i speak french and understand you perfectly. Thanks a lot 😉🐶❤️
I've got encouraged to shoot in a small room with speedlights and umbrellas because I saw some of your videos from your "small home studio". :) Thank you Gavin!
I appreciate the tutorial on speedlights. I have 3 Phottix Mitros+ lights and find them to be very powerful. I like the ISO tip! Appreciate your passion for pics!
Time to get the speed lights out of storage. I have been stuck on studio lights as I didn’t think I could achieve the same results, but Gavin has proven otherwise.
Great video mister Howey!! Another great point to mention about speedlights - it´s strange to say - but... They are "weak"... Or at least goes to 1/128 - In many cases you don´t want that POWERFUL studio strobe.
It is always a pleasure to learn from you that with relative simple addings and lightning, you can make great photo's. And with the help of a very nice model as well of course.
Hi Alan. We actually got lucky with Chloe's hair colour. She'd just done a job for a popular hair dye brand and by chance it was the perfect match for the look we had planned :)
Thanks, Gavin for this. It looks like a simple setup and I love the idea of props to tell a story. It's something that we are trying with our camera club portrait group and everyone has so much fun with it.
One problem I encounter with this setup is when people wear glasses the shadows from the frames and extra light under the eyes. Can you show us how you deal with this? BTW I enjoy all your tutorials. Your one of my favorites….
Sensational images as usual. All the looks are superb but I do rather like the Manfrotto background as it reminds me of those beautiful Oliphant canvas painted backdrops. Well done, thank you.
I get the combination of zoom lens and tripon. What about prime lenses and moving more around studio? But thanks for the tip about background light. Its something I was looking for.
The eye-detect feature of modern mirrorless cameras is the only reason I'm considering changing my camera (well of course I mean buying another camera). Getting eyes in critical focus, especially with a wide-open portrait Prime, is the hardest part of Portrait photography. Just when you think you got the perfect photo.... you check focus..and you know the rest.
Hi Marts. Both the Flashpoint speedlights also have modelling lights but on the rectangular one the softbox blocks it and on round head the LED is no match for the video lights!
Great ideas as always Gavin and great work from Chloe. I find a small speedlight - I use a Godox TT350 - is always handy to light those little details that a bigger flash would overpower.
Thank you for another great video. Really nice pictures, but hey, with a model like Chloe it is hard to get it wrong :) It is nice to se that two speedlights and a small softbox will get you a long way. You mentioned that a downside using speedlights, is the lack of a modelling lamp. I do believe the V1 (X) has that feature, at least the Canon version has that.
Great video Gavin. Nice and simple and to the point. I've got to say when Chloe peeked up over the reflector I had to laugh. Thanks for the tips and advice. Gorgeous images. The brown you put on the background was fantastic.
Gavin you always make the best videos!! I have a question you might like to address in a future video. I am trying to do full length portraits with white curtain background and white floor. I nearly have it right but not quite. I have a white backdrop and then sheers. A Godox 200 either side between the two. A Godox 200 in a big black umbrella at the front and a reflector at my tripod. My problem is I still get light drop off down the dress and I don't want that. So how can I get the beauty light on her face but keep everything light and bright. I hope this makes sense. I can send you a photo if you wish. Thanks always for your fantastic videos. Much appreciated.
Fun, informative video Gavin. Question: I'm a beginner who has only done natural light portraits. I have used a reflector, but don't yet have a proper flash. I want to get something that I can use outside for things like HS senior photos, before prom photos, children portraits. Do I need to go with something more powerful than a speedlight for outside? So far, I was looking at two units, the Godox V860 and the AD200 as possible choices. My camera is a Fujifilm X-T3. I am not looking to do this professionally at this point. Only shooting for friends who ask. Thanks for any thoughts you might have....
Gavin, I am new to digital photography and have learned a lot with your videos although starting to gather the equipment for flash photography to start applying your lessons. Also enjoy the energy and enthusiasm you put on each video. Chloe also enhances the portraits with the posing and beauty of course. I notice that you use a 12 to 40 mm lens, contrary to what I have read that for portraits medium telephoto lenses are better suited. What can you comment on that?
12-40mm on my micro 4/3 camera is a 24-80mm equivalent in full frame (35mm) and I'm generally around the 40mm end (80mm). That said I'll use wide lens and telephoto lenses if that's what I think works. My advice Jacinto... stop reading and start playing ;)
I never miss one from you, always interesting and always learning something new. I have a Godox V1, which I guess is similar to the Flashpoint Zoom Li-on X with its round head and a modelling light inside the head. Do you use the modelling light of your Li-on X with a softbox sometimes?
I can do this! That's one of the reasons I love your videos as I feel like I can do this. I noticed you put another backdrop on the floor. How does that work? Do you like that? Thanks again for another awesome video!!!
The Hexapop II 24" (linked in the description) comes with the grid but just for you Tony I a bit of digging around on the Adorama website and... www.adorama.com/glechp24.html
going on 50 years with a camera stuck to my face and still "learn" something from Gavin almost every video!! You are the man Mr. Hoey!!
I'm not far (in years) behind you Tom and like you I'm still learning from my peers.
@@GavinHoey So says the remarkably talented (and humble) Mr. Hoey, teacher extraordinaire.
Every time I watch a Gavin Hoey video, it makes me wanna make more photos
The model looks stunning
Gavin. You have the power to take amazing photos in a way we can all learn and repeat in small studios without it feeling like rocket science.
I learn countless cool techniques from you. congratulations!
Thank you.
Gavin Hoey is the most underrated photographer of all time.
The Van Gough of my day... I'll take that Mario 🎨
@@GavinHoey Indeed
Great 12mins Gavin, Very informative video.
Thanks John 👍
Hey Gavin,
One can not be greatful enough to thank you for your effort to teach what what every serious amateur-photographer wants to learn and apply.
You show how to get great results without a 20k Dollar gear , so we can copy what you showed in the video. You are my number one, when it comes to photography.
Best regards from Germany
The only photographer who make complete educational work in Easy and practical way. Keeps the good work Gavin. Thanks to Adorama for bringing always such great content 😊❤
Beautiful images as always Gavin and fantastic posing by Chloe too 👍
Loved the look from the background light with the gel. Really transformed the image and bought the whole look together.
Thank you, it was almost as if I planned it that way 😋
every country should have teacher like Gavin sir, & she so pretty, my crush from Adorama class !!!
Love this guy
Great content as always! Best regards from Dominican Republic!
I've used the first set up for my headshot sessions for the last four months since viewing this video and they have improved tremendously. Thank you Gavin.
You are my favorite photographer hands down. You’ve taught me so much!
Thanks Gavin, great ideas, great content...luv it
You are so genius !
I like all your tutorials because it’s si clear and easy to understand. And your voice is perfect, because i speak french and understand you perfectly. Thanks a lot 😉🐶❤️
the flashmeter is the BEST tool.
I've got encouraged to shoot in a small room with speedlights and umbrellas because I saw some of your videos from your "small home studio". :) Thank you Gavin!
Thank you
Clear step-by-step plan in terms of structure and explained why you do or do not do certain actions. Thank you!👍
Very nice presentation!
Thank you for keeping the simple, simple! Great images, styling and overall art Gavin. Please know that you are appreciated and well respected.
I appreciate the tutorial on speedlights.
I have 3 Phottix Mitros+ lights and find them to be very powerful.
I like the ISO tip!
Appreciate your passion for pics!
Always a good time watching your videos 😊
Time to get the speed lights out of storage. I have been stuck on studio lights as I didn’t think I could achieve the same results, but Gavin has proven otherwise.
Small but mighty... Go for it Keith 👍
Gavin you make it so easy to produce top notch portraits. Always a pleasure to watch .
Great video mister Howey!! Another great point to mention about speedlights - it´s strange to say - but... They are "weak"... Or at least goes to 1/128 - In many cases you don´t want that POWERFUL studio strobe.
Clear, straightforward, and easy to understand. Great instructional video
It is always a pleasure to learn from you that with relative simple addings and lightning, you can make great photo's. And with the help of a very nice model as well of course.
Always love how you take such a simple setup and make it fun and interesting Gavin. Thank you for this! 😊
Simple is my wheelhouse Brad 😉
Always a pleasure to watch you work!
Another fantastic tutorial from Gavin and the team,I will definitely be giving this one a go.
Great job modeling from Chloe as always,
Clever as always Gavin Hoey!
Like the use of props!
Thank you Gavin!
Great setup I will get that speedlight bracket. No leak light
Loved the colours/styling of al these shots. Chloe's hair and make-up were fabulous, as always. Well done to everyone; images were super.
Hi Alan. We actually got lucky with Chloe's hair colour. She'd just done a job for a popular hair dye brand and by chance it was the perfect match for the look we had planned :)
Thanks Gavin!! Wonderful video as always!!! I look forward to your videos and I always learn from them.
I have studio Big light and this still helped me
Another great video for my "tutorials" collection.
Wow! Am impressed with the lighting technique. It's actually my first time watching your tutorial. Thanks Gavin Hoey and team
best portrait n video ever by adorama 😍
Got that same hexapop 24" speedlight combo, that alone was my good reason to get the 860V3 in addition to the V1 flash.
excellent Gavin ! the second set look like painting fantastic !!
Thanks Pat :)
Thank you so much Gavin, I'm enjoying your portrait tutorial videos on flash equipment and softbox set ups.... thank you 👏
Love your videos. Very un-pretentious, totally practical and simple. Thank you.
Gavin, you ROCK bud!! you are a TOUR DA FORCE in the photo arena.
Thanks, Gavin for this. It looks like a simple setup and I love the idea of props to tell a story. It's something that we are trying with our camera club portrait group and everyone has so much fun with it.
Styling Sherry, it's so important!
Great job as always.
Beautiful, i wanna try the vintage shoot. thanks Gavin for showing the lighting techniques. 👍
Great video Gavin
Thanks Kirsty 👍
@@GavinHoey your welcome Gavin
Great work Gavin
Thank you
Absolutely beautiful images the two of you created.
Hoey is the best.
You are so so good, Gavin! Come over here to Down Under Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 and do some seminars.
Beautfiul set up and images Gavin. Chloe looked lovely as always. Great work mate 😊
Thanks Paul.
Awesome video Gavin, as always! Thank you to the whole team.
Always learn a lot from your videos. Thanks for sharing
Love your videos, thank you and keep ‘em coming
Another splendid video as always! Keep'm coming.
Thanks Gavin. Always inspiring.
You rock Gavin!
Thanks for sharing another greate video.
Thank you for using speedlights! That's what I have and it's good to know that you can get good results without studio lights.
You're not alone there Susanna. Secret insider tip... almost every studio video I make COULD have been made with speedlights 😉
@@GavinHoey thank you! Good to know. 🙂
One problem I encounter with this setup is when people wear glasses the shadows from the frames and extra light under the eyes.
Can you show us how you deal with this?
BTW I enjoy all your tutorials. Your one of my favorites….
Gavin is one bada$$ photographer
Outstanding tutorial.
Nice one Gavin. I really loved this work. Time to go try some of this. Thank you 😎👌🏾
Sensational images as usual. All the looks are superb but I do rather like the Manfrotto background as it reminds me of those beautiful Oliphant canvas painted backdrops. Well done, thank you.
Great content once again. Cheers from Montreal, Quebec, Canada!
Amazing with Speed light…
I get the combination of zoom lens and tripon. What about prime lenses and moving more around studio?
But thanks for the tip about background light. Its something I was looking for.
Very nice and helpful video.
The eye-detect feature of modern mirrorless cameras is the only reason I'm considering changing my camera (well of course I mean buying another camera).
Getting eyes in critical focus, especially with a wide-open portrait Prime, is the hardest part of Portrait photography. Just when you think you got the perfect photo.... you check focus..and you know the rest.
Outstanding 😊
Another great video! What could you have done to make it better? ....Come on, it was GREAT exactly as is!
Superb!!!
nice video, thanks! And - Chloe as lovely as it gets, just as always 👍
Excellent vid. Thanks again, Gav. Oh, as an aside the Godox V860iii has a modelling light, something new compared to the ii or the V1.
Hi Marts. Both the Flashpoint speedlights also have modelling lights but on the rectangular one the softbox blocks it and on round head the LED is no match for the video lights!
Very enjoyable video, nice lighting, great colours.
Amazing! ❤
Great video, as always, and very helpful to take difficult photos with a very simple way!
I love these tutorials - thank you! What's the 'client monitor' you're using (that the orange lead goes to)? Is it USB or HDMI?
Great ideas as always Gavin and great work from Chloe. I find a small speedlight - I use a Godox TT350 - is always handy to light those little details that a bigger flash would overpower.
Thank you for another great video. Really nice pictures, but hey, with a model like Chloe it is hard to get it wrong :) It is nice to se that two speedlights and a small softbox will get you a long way.
You mentioned that a downside using speedlights, is the lack of a modelling lamp. I do believe the V1 (X) has that feature, at least the Canon version has that.
Really do enjoy your videos, I've learned a great deal from them. Also clear to me that you love what you do. MORE PLEASE!
Thanks and here's more... 10 years more! ua-cam.com/play/PL821B7D720DEA39FA.html
Great video Gavin. Nice and simple and to the point. I've got to say when Chloe peeked up over the reflector I had to laugh. Thanks for the tips and advice. Gorgeous images. The brown you put on the background was fantastic.
Thanks Gavin 🙏🏾
Ensaio fantástico e super dicas de como usar os flashes TTL, muito obrigado.
Hi, Gavin.
The Godex V1 has a modeling light.
Antoine
Very useful 👍 thanks a lot
Gavin you always make the best videos!! I have a question you might like to address in a future video. I am trying to do full length portraits with white curtain background and white floor. I nearly have it right but not quite. I have a white backdrop and then sheers. A Godox 200 either side between the two. A Godox 200 in a big black umbrella at the front and a reflector at my tripod. My problem is I still get light drop off down the dress and I don't want that. So how can I get the beauty light on her face but keep everything light and bright. I hope this makes sense. I can send you a photo if you wish. Thanks always for your fantastic videos. Much appreciated.
Fun, informative video Gavin. Question: I'm a beginner who has only done natural light portraits. I have used a reflector, but don't yet have a proper flash. I want to get something that I can use outside for things like HS senior photos, before prom photos, children portraits. Do I need to go with something more powerful than a speedlight for outside? So far, I was looking at two units, the Godox V860 and the AD200 as possible choices. My camera is a Fujifilm X-T3. I am not looking to do this professionally at this point. Only shooting for friends who ask. Thanks for any thoughts you might have....
Gavin, I am new to digital photography and have learned a lot with your videos although starting to gather the equipment for flash photography to start applying your lessons. Also enjoy the energy and enthusiasm you put on each video. Chloe also enhances the portraits with the posing and beauty of course. I notice that you use a 12 to 40 mm lens, contrary to what I have read that for portraits medium telephoto lenses are better suited. What can you comment on that?
12-40mm on my micro 4/3 camera is a 24-80mm equivalent in full frame (35mm) and I'm generally around the 40mm end (80mm). That said I'll use wide lens and telephoto lenses if that's what I think works. My advice Jacinto... stop reading and start playing ;)
i love your vidoes, im learning so much from them :D
I never miss one from you, always interesting and always learning something new. I have a Godox V1, which I guess is similar to the Flashpoint Zoom Li-on X with its round head and a modelling light inside the head. Do you use the modelling light of your Li-on X with a softbox sometimes?
With the table setup, is there a way you can add fill under the models chin?
I can do this! That's one of the reasons I love your videos as I feel like I can do this. I noticed you put another backdrop on the floor. How does that work? Do you like that? Thanks again for another awesome video!!!
Awesome as always Gavin. I have the same softbox, but cant seem to find the grid anywhere. There was no link to it in your list. Thanks again.
The Hexapop II 24" (linked in the description) comes with the grid but just for you Tony I a bit of digging around on the Adorama website and... www.adorama.com/glechp24.html
what kind of product is holding the Manfrotto 6.5x7.5' EzyFrame Vintage Background? 😊